1996 Sabre 425 Sloop - SABRE FOR SALE

The Sabre 425 is expertly crafted to fulfill the needs of the ocean while providing her crew with handling features that ensure both comfort and convenience. The deck layout has been meticulously designed for safety and ease of operation. With a high aspect, balanced rig and a robust hull design, she delivers exceptional sea performance and directional stability. Her user-friendly sail plan and rigging strike the perfect balance between light wind efficiency and resilience in heavy weather. Enjoying the experience from her expansive T-shaped cockpit is truly delightful. Engineered for functionality, comfort, and safety, the cockpit boasts high backrest combings and ample space for family and friends to relax. The elevated helm seat offers outstanding visibility over the 44" stainless steel destroyer wheel. She glides effortlessly through the water with a fine entry at the bow and generous sections at the stern.

Inside, the yacht exudes luxury, comfort, and practicality. It features two roomy cabins, a sophisticated main salon, a thoughtfully designed galley, a spacious navigation station, and an aft head complete with a separate shower.

PROVEN RELIABILITY, SAFETY, PERFORMANCE, COMFORT, AND LUXURY. If you are considering a premium, high-end, semi-custom production sailing yacht, you owe it to yourself to explore this late model Sabre 425 (the second to last hull built). She is well-equipped and has been meticulously maintained. Thank you for your interest in this exceptional yacht for sale in the current boat location. Whether you are looking to buy a yacht or explore yacht sales in the current boat location, this vessel is a remarkable opportunity.

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This yacht is a marvel of modern engineering and design, offering a comprehensive array of features and amenities that cater to both comfort and functionality. The exterior is equipped with a Bimini top, spray hood, and a Genoa cover, ensuring protection from the elements. The electrical equipment includes a shore power inlet, providing reliable power access when docked.

The electronics suite is extensive, featuring a depth sounder, radar, log-speedometer, and wind speed and direction indicators. Entertainment is well-catered for with a TV set, DVD player, and a CD player, all complemented by cockpit speakers for an immersive audio experience. Navigation is made easy with a navigation center, plotter, GPS, and VHF radio, while the autopilot and compass ensure smooth sailing.

Inside, the yacht is fitted with an electric bilge pump, oven, manual bilge pump, microwave oven, air conditioning, electric head, heating, hot water, refrigerator, and a battery charger, all contributing to a comfortable and convenient onboard experience. The outside equipment includes a cockpit shower, cushions, table, and a swimming ladder, enhancing the outdoor living space.

The rigging is robust, featuring a steering wheel, electric winch, and a spinnaker pole. The sails are designed for performance, with a fully battened mainsail, furling mainsail, gennaker/cruising spinnaker, and a furling Genoa.

The interior accommodations are thoughtfully designed, starting with a large owner's stateroom forward, featuring an oversized double v-berth with an insert, a vanity with an SS sink, and a mirror to port. Opposite, a large hanging locker and storage drawers provide ample space. The main salon is elegant and well-appointed, with an L-shaped settee to port that converts to a double guest berth, and another settee to starboard. Storage is abundant, with shelves and cabinets throughout. The galley is well laid out with Corian countertops, a double SS sink, Frigidboat refrigeration, a microwave oven, and a CNG stove top and oven. Opposite the galley is a full-size navigation station with a chart table and a full complement of electronics and the ship's electrical panel. The ship's head features an electric marine toilet, SS sink, vanity with mirror, and a separate stall shower. Aft, the large guest cabin offers a double berth, hanging locker, storage cabinets, and drawers.

The galley is equipped with a SS double sink with hot and cold pressure water, a large icebox with Frigidboat refrigeration, dry goods storage, a 4-burner CNG stove with oven, a microwave oven, and Corian veneer countertops. Storage is available outboard above and below, with 120 gallons of fresh water in two tanks.

The electronics and navigation systems are state-of-the-art, featuring a B&G Zeus 3 Chartplotter, B&G GPS/Radar, B&G 24" Radar Dome, Simrad NAIS 500, NEMA 2000, Standard Horizon Explorer VHF, Fusion Sirius AM/FM/CD Stereo System, Sony Color TV, Audio Bahn DVD, MP3, CD, Ritchie 5" Compass, and various B&G network displays and autopilot systems.

The electrical system includes a Heart/Interface 20 Amp Inverter/Charger, Link 2000 Battery Monitoring System, Guest Battery Switch with 2 Banks, lifeline GPL DC House Batteries, Sportsman DP-31M Starting Batteries, AC and DC Electrical System, Hella Cabin Fans, LED Cabin Lighting, courtesy lighting, cockpit and deck lighting, running lights, LED steaming, anchor, and spreader lights, new mast wiring, and a 30 amp shore power cord.

The sails and rigging are impressive, with a Leisure Furl Boom, Harken Roller Furling Head-stay, double spreader aluminum mast, Navtec hydraulic backstay, Seldon Rod Kicker Rigid Boom Vang, various furling Genoas, an asymmetrical cruising spinnaker, and a carbon fiber pole.

The deck is well-equipped with a blue Sunbrella dodger, Bimini with connector, anchors with chain and rode, saltwater wash-down, cockpit shower, custom cockpit cushions, Edson wheel steering, Edson cockpit table, Muir windlass, Lewmar winches, and various safety systems including a MOM8 man overboard system and Life-Sling.

Additional equipment includes a Max Prop 3 blade 18" feathering prop, spare fixed prop, Espar cabin heater, Racor fuel filtering system, PSS shaft seal, flares, air horn, ship's bell, EPIRB, life jackets, fire extinguishers, dock lines, and fenders. This yacht is truly a complete package, offering everything needed for luxurious and safe sailing adventures.

Description

The Sabre 425 is a masterfully crafted sailing vessel designed to meet the rigorous demands of the sea while providing its crew with handling characteristics that prioritize comfort and convenience. The deck plan is meticulously designed for safety and ease of handling, featuring a high aspect, balanced rig and a powerful hull shape that ensures excellent sea kindliness and directional control. The sail plan and rigging are expertly balanced to offer optimal performance in both light air and heavy weather conditions. Sailing from the spacious T-shaped cockpit is a true pleasure, with its high backrest combings and ample space for family and friends to relax. The raised helm seat provides excellent visibility over the 44-inch stainless steel destroyer wheel, and the yacht is easily driven with a fine entry forward and full sections aft.

Inside, the Sabre 425 offers a luxurious and comfortable environment. It features two spacious cabins, an elegant main salon, a well-laid-out galley, a large navigation station, and an aft head with a separate shower. This yacht embodies reliability, safety, performance, comfort, and luxury. For those in the market for a top-quality, high-end, semi-custom production sailing vessel, the Sabre 425 is a must-see, especially as it is one of the last hulls built in this esteemed line.

Upgrades

This yacht is exceptionally well-equipped, meticulously maintained, and has undergone numerous recent upgrades to enhance its performance and comfort. In 2024, the anchor locker hatch was rebuilt, and the stern scope was refinished with the addition of Flexi Teak, providing both durability and aesthetic appeal. A new cove stripe was also added in 2024, refreshing the yacht's exterior look.

In 2020, a new Nanni N4.50 50hp diesel engine was installed, ensuring reliable and efficient power. The following year, in 2021, the yacht received a comprehensive electronics upgrade with the installation of a new B&G Zeus instrument suite, including a chart plotter, wind, speed, depth instruments, and radar. The rigging was also updated in 2021 with new stainless steel rod rigging, running rigging, halyards, and a traveler with NMEA 2020 compatibility.

The mast wiring and lighting were completely overhauled in 2021, featuring new LED lights for the anchor, steaming, foredeck, and spreaders, enhancing visibility and safety. Communication and entertainment systems were not overlooked, with a new VHF radio and antenna, as well as a new stereo system installed in 2021. The interior received a fresh update with new cushions in 2021, adding to the comfort and style of the living spaces. Additionally, a new Frigiboat refrigeration system was installed in 2019, ensuring efficient cooling and storage for provisions. These upgrades collectively contribute to the yacht's superior performance, safety, and luxury.